State License Renewal Laws for Older Drivers

States have varying license renewal laws, with some requiring accelerated renewal for older drivers. Click a state in the map below for each state's requirements. Information was obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and is current as of August.

Beginning May 7, New Jersey will require additional proof of identification to secure a new license. New Jersey will join eight other states in issuing a driver’s license with a gold star in the upper right corner, signifying that it is a federally-approved document.